French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday, April 16, held a telephonic conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss the evolving situation in West Asia.
During the call, both leaders stressed the urgent need to restore safety and ensure freedom of navigation in the strategically crucial Strait of Hormuz.
PM Modi tweets about his conversation
Sharing details of the conversation, PM Modi posted on X, "Received a phone call from my dear friend, President Emmanuel Macron. We discussed the situation in West Asia and agreed on the need to urgently restore safety and freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. We will continue our close cooperation to advance peace and stability in the region and beyond."
The Prime Minister reiterated that India and France will continue to work closely to promote peace and stability, not just in West Asia but globally.
Received a phone call from my dear friend President Emmanuel Macron. We discussed the situation in West Asia and agreed on the need to urgently restore safety and freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 16, 2026
We will continue our close cooperation to advance peace and stability…
Focus on Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions
During the discussion, PM Modi highlighted the importance of restoring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz while ensuring maritime safety. The conversation comes in the backdrop of heightened tensions following reported US-Israel joint military strikes on Iran.
The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the world's most vital shipping corridors, handling a significant share of global oil and gas trade. Any disruption in this narrow waterway can have immediate consequences for global energy markets, freight movement, insurance costs, and overall trade flows.
Diplomatic Developments in the Region
The call between Modi and Macron comes shortly after a high-level Pakistani delegation, led by Asim Munir, arrived in Tehran on Wednesday, April 15. The visit is being seen as part of ongoing diplomatic efforts to revive a second round of negotiations between the United States and Iran after the first round failed to yield a consensus. The earlier round of talks was held in Islamabad last week.
Amid rising geopolitical tensions, several countries have called for de-escalation and the protection of commercial shipping routes, given the wider global impact of the conflict.
JUST IN: ?????? Pakistan’s Army Chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, has arrived in Tehran, where he was received by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.
— Donald J Trump Posts TruthSocial (@TruthTrumpPost) April 15, 2026
Munir has been a central figure in Pakistan’s mediation efforts between the U.S. and Iran. pic.twitter.com/mhPEw6qq89
